Vision, mission and objects
What the Foundation is for, in its own words.
Vision
A Trinidad and Tobago where underprivileged, at-risk, and vulnerable citizens unlock their full potential and participate meaningfully in society.
Mission
To plan, coordinate and implement programmes and activities for the holistic development of underprivileged, at-risk and vulnerable citizens of Trinidad & Tobago.
Our ten commitments
The Constitution sets out ten objects. Here they are as plain commitments; the verbatim text is in the Constitution on the Transparency page.
- Use technology to widen access to knowledge and services, including free online training and software that supports vulnerable groups such as senior citizens and caregivers.
- Provide the books, tuition support, practice tests and toolkits a student needs to succeed.
- Run sessions, seminars, workshops and training that improve employability and personal development.
- Offer mentorship and coaching, and develop leadership and life skills grounded in ethics, civic duty and the law.
- Give financial help, where we can, for educational costs and essentials like books, school supplies, food and clothing.
- Support tuition, where we can, at selected educational and vocational institutions.
- Raise and account for donations, grants, sponsorships and bequests from any lawful source.
- Partner with public bodies, NGOs, schools, international organisations and community groups.
- Acquire and manage property only in furtherance of these objects and under prudent financial controls.
- Do whatever else is lawful and helps achieve the above.